The 19,000 participants of the Boilermaker Road Race, between the 5K and 15K races, will have a different look on race day.
However, many will try to keep their race routine the same.
Alternative plans for completing the event on their own time before september first and september 13th.
It'll be very different - sure - but it doesn't have bad.
((no beginning cg)) nats: the sting of today's news came quickly for runners looking forward to the big day - but after taking a second to process - some are actually looking forward to this unique twist.
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None rochelle ferro: the boilermaker isn't only a one-day event.
In the lead-up to the race is a time for people to come together to train.
That will be different this year as well - but again - not totally gone.
Joe wilczynski: runners have a much longer period to get ready this year - with the virtual run not taking place until the first half of september.
No matter what it looks like when they run it for real - their training will not change.
Joe wilcynzski: rochelle ferro: for those who are new to this event though - such as our go the distance team each year - this altered version of the boilermaker may present new challenges...but with proper training - it's not impossible.
> coming up tonight - we'll hear from some runners who normally come to the area from out of
The annual training program for first-time Boilermaker runners, will also go virtual after organizers announced the event would be..